The burn is expected to last 1 day with patrols continuing as needed, so people and businesses on the south and southeast sides of Bend are advised to keep their windows and doors closed during the night hours to avoid any potential smoke impacts.

Ignitions are expected to last 1 day with patrols continuing as needed.

Residences and businesses on the south and southeast sides of Bend are advised to keep their windows and doors closed during the night hours to avoid any potential smoke impacts.

Due to the location of this project, smoke will be visible from much of the greater Bend area. Drivers may experience smoke impacts on nearby roads. If smoke drifts onto roads, motorists should slow down, turn on headlights, and proceed with care.

Fuels specialists will follow policies outlined in the Oregon Department of Forestry smoke management plan, which governs prescribed fires, and attempts to minimize impacts to visibility and public health.

For more information, please visit the “Prescribed Fires” link on the Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests website, http://www.fs.usda.gov/centraloregon and follow us on Twitter @CentralORFire